How the Brits paid tribute to George Michael

The Brit Awards paid an emotional tribute to the late musical legend, George Michael, on Wednesday night as both Coldplay star Chris Martin and the singer's WHAM! band mate, Andrew Ridgeley, honoured him on stage.

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Ridgeley, who had known George Michael since the pair went to school together, made a rare public appearance alongside WHAM! backing singers Pepsi and Shirley, to share their touching memories of the late singer at London's O2 Arena.

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Kicking off the loving anecdotes, Ridgeley started off by saying "it felt like the sky had fallen in", when he got the news of the hit-maker's death on Christmas Day 2016.

"A supernova in a firmament of shining stars has been extinguished," he said.

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"We always knew that George was destined to become a star in his own right. George, Andrew and Shirlie changed my life by choosing me to join Wham!" added Pepsi.

"These three amazing friends took me into their fold and there was so much laughter, fun and kindness. They were truly wonderful times and I will always cherish them. George wrote from the heart and from his own experience and his fans have shared how his music changed their lives."

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Following the heartfelt speeches, Ridgeley introduced Chris Martin to the stage to perform 1987 hit A Different Corner while a video of George singing the song played throughout.